Connecting a
community or neighborhood doesn’t happen overnight but t it can start with
you! So you live in an awesome
neighborhood but no one really knows each other? THAT”S A CRYING SHAME! Be the first to take a risk and start
connecting your neighborhood. Take one
of these suggestions and put it into action today!

1.If you are an all or nothing kind of
person—go big or go home right? If that’s
how you roll, put together a progressive dinner for your neighbors. Get 4-5 neighbors to open their homes each hosting
one course in a whole meal. House #1 would
be appetizers, House #2 would be salad, House #3 main dish and finally House #5
dessert! Each neighbor can sign up to
bring a dish or the host of each home can provide the food. You can combine a great drink at each home
too or have a signature cocktail you can find at every stop. Add in reusable red cups by Red Cup Living
and everyone can travel with their cup of choice and take it home to promote
future gatherings to keep your neighborhood fun and connected!

2.Halloween is upon us and it's the "booing: season! Have you ever heard of booing? Yes, it is a real thing and we’ve been doing
it for years. Here’s how it works…you
put together a quick little goodie bag with items that are fun for the
season.Think homemade treats or candy
corns in a reusable red party cup by Red Cup Living! Wrap it up with cellophane and a bow to
complete the look. Then print up a booing handout and boo away. Other great items are pencils, erasers, fun party favors, candles, etc. Booing is the same concept
as ding dong ditching only this time you are leaving a great surprise. You’ll be amazed at how people respond. It often starts a chain reaction where others
begin passing it on too! It’s also a
great lesson in small acts of kindness for kids too.

3.Hold a patio party! That is what we call them here at Red Cup
Living. When we are out on our front
patio with our red party cups (our reusable ones of course), it is an open
invitation for our neighbors to stop by and share a red cup! No need to RSVP, or bring anything at
all! It is just a time to spend a few
minutes discussing our weeks, current events, kids or whatever is going
on! Pizza often gets ordered, kids will
play on the lawn and adults get a little respite from their busy weeks. Try it. It may take a few times before people will “get it” and stop by but
trust us, it’s worth the effort!

4.Find a neighbor to help. Does a sweet elderly lady live near you? Is there a mom who just had twins and could
use some help? Know of someone who is
dealing with loss? All of these are
great reasons to extend a helping hand. It can come in so many forms from planting some unexpected flowers,
pruning a bush or tree, picking up trash, delivering a fresh meal, etc. One small act of kindness goes a long way!

Let us know more
ideas for how you are connecting your neighborhood! We love to hear from our fans. Post picks with #redcupliving. Cheers!